Steve McManaman names four Liverpool players who impressed in Aston Villa win

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"They are back at Anfield where they are very comfortable" the former Red told TNT Sports. "I know they lost the last game, but they could have easily scored three or four in that particular game.

"They were quite comfortable. And that's what good players do, you have to respond." Steve McManaman praised Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konate and Dominik Szoboszlai (Image: 2025 Getty Images) McManaman's former Anfield teammate Steven Gerrard praised Liverpool’s return to form, noting that the players looked more committed and energetic on the pitch.

The former Liverpool captain added: "I felt they were physical, the steel was back. Too many mistakes in the build up and Liverpool punished them for it." Liverpool.com says: Liverpool’s return to form is a promising sign that the team is regaining confidence and cohesion.